Congress 107 - HRES 255 - Condemning bigotry and violence against Sikh Americans in the wake of terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

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Air piracy Bombings Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commercial aircraft Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Criminal investigation Department of Defense Discrimination Federal installations Federal office buildings Government Operations and Politics Hate crimes International Affairs Minorities New York City Office buildings Pennsylvania Prejudice Prosecution Religion September 11, 2001 Sikhs Terrorism Transportation and Public Works Violence Virginia

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Declares that, in the quest to identify, locate, and bring to justice the perpetrators and sponsors of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, the civil rights and liberties of all Americans, including Sikh-Americans, should be protected.

Condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against any Americans, including Sikh-Americans.

Calls upon local and Federal law enforcement authorities to: (1) work to prevent hate crimes against all Americans; and (2) prosecute to the fullest extent of the law all those who commit hate crimes.

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Nov 27, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Oct 4, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 4, 2001

Introduced in House

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